GLOBAL HIGHLIGHTS MAP

Industries worldwide are pivoting and integrating energy transition into their business models. No industry is exempt and all methods of reducing greenhouse gas( GHG) emissions are being examined. Gases are no exception. Nitrogen is a gas that is experiencing image reconstruction. Its environmental damage has long been documented; however, various projects are underway to excise nitrogen’ s benefits as a renewable energy option. Nitrogen generators power wind turbines. Membrane nitrogen generators split oxygen and nitrogen, and the oxygen is dispersed into the atmosphere while the nitrogen is stored. The agriculture industry is exploring and implementing efficiencies that decrease nitrogen waste. It is an amenable gas that works in tandem with hydrogen to produce ammonia, a critical component in nitrogen fertilizers, and incorporates renewable energy to produce green ammonia. Follow Fugitive Emissions Journal to discover how countries around the world are employing nitrogen projects to reduce emissions and dissolve our carbon footprint.

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By Kristen Charles, Editor – Fugitive Emissions Journal

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Northern Plains Nitrogen Project – Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA

The Northern Plains Nitrogen( NPN) Project’ s location will contribute to its initiative to become a top-notch blue nitrogen-producing facility with a reduced environmental impact. Situated in the core of America’ s agricultural industry, the project will produce fertilizer locally and supply local nitrogen fertilizer to consumers, reducing transportation costs and emissions. The NPN project will use natural gas and carbon sequestration to produce fertilizer that bolsters their energy transition and commits to achieving carbon neutrality. The project sits on 320 acres with plans to purchase adjoining land and rail spur access as the project grows. The NPN team also plans to incorporate green hydrogen modular elements by staying conversant with developing technologies. The project is awaiting further funding before construction begins. 1

Atlas Agro has launched the engineering process for the Uberaba Green Fertilizer Plant in Minas Gerais, Brazil. The project is expected to begin construction in 2025 and commercial operation in 2028. The amalgamated plant will service local Brazilian farmers and generate green hydrogen, green ammonia, and green ammonium nitrate fertilizer. This is Atlas Agro’ s first plant in Brazil; they will apply the knowledge and experience they acquired from the first green nitrogen fertilizer plant they engineered in the US Pacific Northwest. Brazil currently imports almost all of the nitrogen fertilizer they use, and these imports are created and transported using fossil fuel and coal. Atlas Agro’ s goal is to instead integrate Brazil’ s natural resources so that the country can continue its decarbonization endeavors. 2

FertigHy has selected the Hauts-de- France region in Northern France to build the company’ s first low-carbon, nitrogen-based fertilizer plant. The French government’ s agreement to provide financial support aided in FertigHy’ s decision to build its first fertilizer manufacturing plant in France. The plant is expected to be operational by 2030 and will produce 500,000 metric tons of fertilizer per year. Approximately 10 % of the European Union’ s greenhouse gas emissions originate from the agriculture sector. European farmers use over 11 million tons of nitrogen annually, and this project will contribute to the company’ s efforts to provide low-carbon fertilizers that compete cost-wise with traditionally produced fertilizers. FertigHy plans to construct and operate several plants across Europe. Spain will serve as the location for the second plant and is expected to be operational shortly after the French location is running. 4

22 FUGITIVE EMISSIONS JOURNAL • JUNE 2025